The Skills Gap in Entry-Level Management Accounting and Finance

Details

In 2014, APQC and Competency Crisis Initiative, which is part of the Institute for Management Accountants (IMA), conducted a survey on the current state of entry-level management accounting and finance talent. This white paper answers the following questions, derived from an analysis of the survey results.

What skills do entry-level management accounting and finance talent need for success?

Is there a shortage of qualified, entry-level management accounting and finance talent?

What are leading practices for hiring entry-level management accounting and finance talent?

Which challenges are being faced in hiring entry-level management accounting and finance talent?